Big Dutchman strengthens foothold in China
Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the establishment of its new sales office in Beijing to expand its sales opportunities throughout China.
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Canada - Pork producers have more time to repay cash advances
Some cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have extra time to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP).
Thailand - Farmers warned to get ready for tough competition under AEC
Despite enjoying a high trade surplus, Thai farmers and enterprises urgently need to boost their competency and business plans to prepare for rising nontariff barriers under the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC).
International Grains Council - Grain market report
Significantly reduced wheat and barley crop prospects, especially in the CIS and the EU, cut the 2010/11 global grains crop forecast by 8m. tons from July, to 1,745m., 2.4% below the previous year’s record.
Russia - Decrease in grain production forecast
Several months of drought and heat in European have resulted in a decrease in the Russian grain production forecast to 62 million metric tons, 36 percent less than the last year crop.
European Commission forecasts average crop production for 2010 in the EU despite extreme weather
Total cereal production in 2010 should be close to the average from the last five years. While the yield per hectare will be 5% above average, overall cultivated areas have decreased.
FAO cuts wheat production forecast but considers supplies adequate
International wheat prices have jumped by over 50 percent since June. This rapid increase in prices is prompting concerns about a repeat of the crisis of 2007/08. But after two consecutive years of record crops, world inventories have been replenished sufficiently to cover the current anticipated production shortfall.
Cargill Limited to Realign Case Ready Operations in Ontario
Cargill Limited announced it will be closing its Toronto, Ontario Case Ready facility in the spring of 2011.
New TOPIGS A.I. station in Germany
The German subsidiary of TOPIGS has taken over the Stockhausen A.I station in the east German federal state of Saxony. Following a renovation, the station will provide room in the autumn for 150 TOPIGS breeding and terminal boars.
Thompson’s tip: Light up for fertility
As day length shortens, many producers notice a fall in sow productivity, with increased returns to service
John Eggert new technical director for TOPIGS USA
TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Eggert as Technical Director of TOPIGS USA effective from 16 August 2010. He will be responsible for the technical aspects of the further product and business development of TOPIGS activities in the United States.
Pierre Foods to Merge with Advance Food Company and Advance Brands
Advance Pierre Foods To Be A Leading Protein and Sandwich Supplier to Foodservice, School and Retail Channels
Cambodia bans pig imports as blue-ear swine disease spreads
Cambodia has banned the import of pigs from Vietnam and Thailand after swine infected with blue-ear disease were smuggled into the country from neighbouring Vietnam.
US - Senate approves Mandatory Price Reporting Act
The Senate approved, on August 5, legislation to reauthorize for five years the law requiring meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay producers for animals.
Day one Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccination now possible with RespiSure-ONE®
Pork producers in US can now vaccinate for mycoplasmal pneumonia at day one.
ARM Buildings: Strong demand for new pig housing
Floods of orders for new pig houses have meant that ARM Buildings has had to take on more staff and put on extra shifts to meet demand.